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. >> the fans equal a win for san jose's economy. monte francis live in san jose where you spoke to downtown businesses with more on the economic impact. good morning, monte. >> marla, good morning. in 2010, this tournament generated about $20 million for san jose's economy. expectations this time around are just as high. as you said, college basketball fans from across the country flying into san jose for the tournament. hotels, bars, restaurants in downtown san jose are hoping to recover some of the money they lost with nhl lockout this past season. we're told right now many hotels in san jose are fully booked. when it comes to ncaa's impact on the local economy, there is a trickle down effect. the ceo of the san jose silicon valley chamber of commerce says when the hotels are booked, that translates to more revenue for restaurants, bars, and cafes. >> the expectations are always high. obviously the economic impact can vary. i think the numbers we heard from 2010 were about $20 million in economic impact. so whenever you can bring
. >> the fans equal a win for san jose's economy. monte francis live in san jose where you spoke to downtown businesses with more on the economic impact. good morning, monte. >> marla, good morning. in 2010, this tournament generated about $20 million for san jose's economy. expectations this time around are just as high. as you said, college basketball fans from across the country flying into san jose for the tournament. hotels, bars, restaurants in downtown san jose are hoping to...
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president and he is not what he had to say about i don't recall mr president for sure is a show of russian economy. was made during his annual address the russian parliament this year and here's still stock to this idea that we really have to make environment and russian economy more comfortable for those that got to invest their money. and to keep the money here on russian soil the biggest concern in the biggest and fairness which president putin talked about here concern small businesses private interpreters who have the money in cyprus and we're talking here at least around forty thousand people who have their money in the offshore accounts they will suffer and this is something of course which is now being seriously condemned by moscow but then of course cyprus is a. very difficult position either it risks losing the bailout funds which of course will keep the country buoyant if it goes ahead with that then of course it loses its foreign investment investment so what does it do the reason feeling that cyprus may be shooting itself in the leg in the sense that it's been living off the offshore
president and he is not what he had to say about i don't recall mr president for sure is a show of russian economy. was made during his annual address the russian parliament this year and here's still stock to this idea that we really have to make environment and russian economy more comfortable for those that got to invest their money. and to keep the money here on russian soil the biggest concern in the biggest and fairness which president putin talked about here concern small businesses...
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this is the third smallest member of the eurozone, the third smallest economy in the eurozone. nobody expected this to be the center, the crux of the eurozone financial woes, but now it is. many say cypress sleepwalk into the problem. all the warning signs are there, but nobody heeded them. this has long been a tax haven, a country whose banking sector is eight times the size of the economy. cyprus new what was happening in did not take action. now it is a country that is in severe crisis, and it could really set off a chain reaction across the eurozone. that said, it would be unlikely that the eurozone would let them drop out or a bailout that pales in comparison to the rest, but there will have to be a radical the calculus -- the calculation to try to stabilize the entire single currency -- a radical recalculation to try to stabilize the entire single currency. >> thank you. if you thought the euro crisis was over, it may be time to think again. let's go to syria where there is a confused picture over a potentially dangerous development tonight. the syrian government and rebe
this is the third smallest member of the eurozone, the third smallest economy in the eurozone. nobody expected this to be the center, the crux of the eurozone financial woes, but now it is. many say cypress sleepwalk into the problem. all the warning signs are there, but nobody heeded them. this has long been a tax haven, a country whose banking sector is eight times the size of the economy. cyprus new what was happening in did not take action. now it is a country that is in severe crisis, and...
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israel's already a center for innovation that helps power the global economy. and i believe that all of that potential for prosperity can be enhanced with greater security, enhanced with lasting peace. [ applause ] here in this small strip of land that has been the center of so much of the world's history, so much triumph and so much tragedy, israelis have built something that few could have imagined 65 years ago. tomorrow i will pay tribute to that history at the grave of a man who had the foresight to see the future of the jewish people, had to be reconnected to their past, at the grave of a man who understood that israel's victories in war had to be followed by the battles for pea peace, where the world is reminded of the cloud of evil that can descend on the jewish people and all of humanity if we ever fail to be vigilant. we bear all that history on our shoulders. we carry all that history in our hearts. today as we face the twilight of israel's founding generation, you, the young people of israel, must now claim its future. it falls to you to write the ne
israel's already a center for innovation that helps power the global economy. and i believe that all of that potential for prosperity can be enhanced with greater security, enhanced with lasting peace. [ applause ] here in this small strip of land that has been the center of so much of the world's history, so much triumph and so much tragedy, israelis have built something that few could have imagined 65 years ago. tomorrow i will pay tribute to that history at the grave of a man who had the...
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they don't want the economy to slow down. it is a huge burden on consumers and businesses. we have the battle. lou: part of the fundamentals is a little place called cyprus related to another little place called greece, related to somethg much bigger. the eurozone -- these people have made a horrible misjudgment. the european central bank and the international monetary fund. is it recoverable? >> well, they have their back against the wall. they don't have printing press like we do. e germans don't like the russians and all of this stuff. so you have to see that the federal reserve by pushing short and long-term rates, two to three percentage points, we have basically confiscated this in the last for five years. we just did in a less obvious way. >> a less obvious way. what is pretty obvious now is you have this with the bond market they are sitting her taking every element. predicting the end of the world. atome point, i am not ready for the end of the financial world as we know it. are you? >> we have had bubble bursts since the late '90s. i used to say that the baby boom
they don't want the economy to slow down. it is a huge burden on consumers and businesses. we have the battle. lou: part of the fundamentals is a little place called cyprus related to another little place called greece, related to somethg much bigger. the eurozone -- these people have made a horrible misjudgment. the european central bank and the international monetary fund. is it recoverable? >> well, they have their back against the wall. they don't have printing press like we do. e...
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if only because of the economy. this isn't an unrivaled economic super power anymore and doesn't have the money to throw around to get done what it wants done. >> host: i saw hints in the book, at least, of you coming to terms, asking questions about some people might want american decline but what does that mean? do you want china to replace centers would that be good for the world? or no power to have a significant say? would that be good? i got the impression that in some ways very personal terms because it's not only this broad question of american power, it's relating to your experience back in beirut and what you learned in the secretary of state that you think that america having a strong presence in the world, the strongest presence, enif you include think it's relatively declined, is a positive. aye am i misreading senate. >> guest: the relative decline thing, i think american power is changing. the think the whole notion of power is changing. so i'm not actually a big fan of the word decline beau because i
if only because of the economy. this isn't an unrivaled economic super power anymore and doesn't have the money to throw around to get done what it wants done. >> host: i saw hints in the book, at least, of you coming to terms, asking questions about some people might want american decline but what does that mean? do you want china to replace centers would that be good for the world? or no power to have a significant say? would that be good? i got the impression that in some ways very...
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to new cures, harness new energy and have helped transform us in the high-tech homes of our global economy. we stand together because we share a commitment to helping our fellow human beings around the world. when the earth shakes and floods come, our doctors and rest was reached out to help. when people are suffering, from africa to asia, we partnered to fight disease and overcome hunger. piecend together because must come to the holy land. for even as we are clear-eyed about the difficulties we never lose sight of the vision of israel at peace with its neighbors. so, as i began this is it let me say as clearly as we can, the united states of america stands with the state of israel because it is in our fundamental national security interests, it makes us both stronger, it makes us both a more prosperous, and it makes the world a better place. that is why -- [applause] the united states it was the very first nation to recognize the state of israel 65 years ago. that is why the star of david and the stars and stripes flying together today. that is why i am confident in declaring that our al
to new cures, harness new energy and have helped transform us in the high-tech homes of our global economy. we stand together because we share a commitment to helping our fellow human beings around the world. when the earth shakes and floods come, our doctors and rest was reached out to help. when people are suffering, from africa to asia, we partnered to fight disease and overcome hunger. piecend together because must come to the holy land. for even as we are clear-eyed about the difficulties...
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economy, let's go to cnbc's karen cho. a rollerer coaster ride the las couple days. >> we're looking for a mixed start. we're expecting to see a bit of a dip out of the gates for the like of the s&p 500 and also the nasdaq. there were gains across the market yesterday. this is exactly what investors are looking to see. the same stimulus train thanks to ben bernanke. we heard that the qe program, $85 billion a month in mortgage and treasury purchase will remain for the foreseeable future. ben bernanke still keeping an eye out for potential negative effects from the policy. but so far he's promised the markets this will continue. in terms of the commentary around the dart, we did see adjustment lower on the growth forecasts. smament, ben bernanke is pointing to the fact that there has been some improvement in the likes of the housing market. the fiscal consolidation thanks to its playing out for the budget, this is going to have an impact in 2013 growth, 2.3% to 2.8% is the number we're looking at. this is down from 2.3% to
economy, let's go to cnbc's karen cho. a rollerer coaster ride the las couple days. >> we're looking for a mixed start. we're expecting to see a bit of a dip out of the gates for the like of the s&p 500 and also the nasdaq. there were gains across the market yesterday. this is exactly what investors are looking to see. the same stimulus train thanks to ben bernanke. we heard that the qe program, $85 billion a month in mortgage and treasury purchase will remain for the foreseeable...
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economy. that is down from 70%, 2-1/2 years ago. there is less confidence in the president's ability to fix it. 47% now. 51% last year. the dow is back on a winning streak. the industrial average up for second day in a row. gaining 56. s&p 500 finished ahead 10. nasdaq up 25. we learned idea what cyprus will not do to qualify for international bail-out of the troubled economy. with a tax on savings account out, the lawmakers are scrambling to come up with another plan. senior foreign affairs correspondent greg palkot tells us what is under consideration. >> the banks will remain closed for the rest of the week after a controversial plan to tap in to private savings to bankroll a bail-out rejected by the parliament. we are feeling easier because there might not be a levy on deposits. but the situation could get worse. the officials scram to believe come up with a plan "b" for the near bankrupt country. european union will not put up its share of the $20 billion bail-out without cyprus doing its bit. they offer to mortgage the assets
economy. that is down from 70%, 2-1/2 years ago. there is less confidence in the president's ability to fix it. 47% now. 51% last year. the dow is back on a winning streak. the industrial average up for second day in a row. gaining 56. s&p 500 finished ahead 10. nasdaq up 25. we learned idea what cyprus will not do to qualify for international bail-out of the troubled economy. with a tax on savings account out, the lawmakers are scrambling to come up with another plan. senior foreign...
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we all know the bad numbers out of the economy in the last couple quarters, being run over by some of these media folks -- look no further than the unemployment rate which is a fancy way of saying all the people that are either parttimers that want fulltime, or all the people that have just been so discouraged, they have given up looking for work. the number is over 14%. so while the unmomentum rate is celebrated at a post recession low, we're still about mid-teens for unemployment as a real term. >> neil: let me ask you this. when so many states are seeing for some a sudden uptick in the up employment rate,ings to that trigger or pop up in the national numbers or is there a lag effect? what do you see? >> well, there's certainly a lag effect to some degree because there are different economic factors going on in different states. we talk about this before. all the fracking has poshed then unemployment rates in dakotas, but at it gone up, especially in states next door. but for anybody to sit here and tell you that fundamentals are changing as a whole across the nation are as misdenge
we all know the bad numbers out of the economy in the last couple quarters, being run over by some of these media folks -- look no further than the unemployment rate which is a fancy way of saying all the people that are either parttimers that want fulltime, or all the people that have just been so discouraged, they have given up looking for work. the number is over 14%. so while the unmomentum rate is celebrated at a post recession low, we're still about mid-teens for unemployment as a real...
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he has unfounded economies about commitment to israel given what his public statements are. president bush, last president bush didn't visit israel until the end of his second term. president reagan never visited. apparently republicans think that still isn't sufficient. the very fact that this president gave a speech to the arab and muslim world early in his presidency is enough of a question mark. and netanyahu has to get beyond that. obviously the president in dealing with all the various challenges has to get through this as well. they are both bigger politicians and bigger international players than this particular spat. >> the day after the election, in the "the new york times," it said this about what netanyahu had done in the campaign. what took place this time was a breaking of all the rules. when our prime minister intervened in the u.s. elections in the name of an american billionaire with a clear interest in the vote, the very same billionaire who used israel's prime minister to advance a nominee of his own for president, billionaire, talking about sheldon adelso
he has unfounded economies about commitment to israel given what his public statements are. president bush, last president bush didn't visit israel until the end of his second term. president reagan never visited. apparently republicans think that still isn't sufficient. the very fact that this president gave a speech to the arab and muslim world early in his presidency is enough of a question mark. and netanyahu has to get beyond that. obviously the president in dealing with all the various...
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find out what's really happening to the global economy with my tax cuts are a no holds barred look at the global financial headlines tune into kinds a report on our. a. little.
find out what's really happening to the global economy with my tax cuts are a no holds barred look at the global financial headlines tune into kinds a report on our. a. little.
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deciding weather to increase or lower interest rates to stabilize the economy -- it is ideal for that, but it is inadequate as a measure of well- being. >> research backs of the old cliche that money cannot buy happiness. studies show that people from industrialized countries with annualized incomes above 60,000 euros are not necessarily have here. wealthier scandinavian countries to report happiness. in denmark, the satisfaction is attributed to its generous welfare state and low unemployment. according to the world happened is report, finns and norwegians are also content. germany ranks 30th and is in the top quarter of countries surveyed. african nations are among the least happy. a german parliamentary group is examining weather to include happiness in germany's gdp calculation, making it more of -- more than a summary of exports. >> many people are now working on it. >> the tiny himalayan kingdom of bhutan is already doing that. the right to happiness is even written into the constitution of the buddhist country. the government releases its gross national happiness index every ye
deciding weather to increase or lower interest rates to stabilize the economy -- it is ideal for that, but it is inadequate as a measure of well- being. >> research backs of the old cliche that money cannot buy happiness. studies show that people from industrialized countries with annualized incomes above 60,000 euros are not necessarily have here. wealthier scandinavian countries to report happiness. in denmark, the satisfaction is attributed to its generous welfare state and low...
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because if russia invest by putting money into the cyprus economy returned for gas contracts or it gives them a load it means that the european union don't have as much control and influence over monetary and fiscal policy in cyprus and the one thing that the european union wants to have as part of their grand plan of total domination of european states is to have monetary and fiscal control and therefore they don't want another country line to handle that muslims also one that may ask then why are they not helping cyprus like they did with greece i mean they put a lot of the cash injection within greece but they're not doing that with a cyprus they've given them all these hearts ultimatums. part of it is because through an election coming up in germany and i'm sure merkel wants to send a message to the voters of germany that german taxpayers will not keep bailing out through their own money their their friends and so-called colleagues in the southern european states so she knows that she's got this election if she says that germans are going to bail them out. and some extent spader port
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so is there is a connection between tallest building and strongest economy? now, an economist named andrew lawrence is behind something called the skyscraper index which shows that the construction of very tall buildings is actually a great way to predict the onset of economic changes. so here's how it works. when a skyscraper begins construction, everybody is all excited, ebullient, right, the country is growing. usually they are too excited and then there is a dramatic plunge in the economic outlook of the country. but according to the index, once the skyscraper has finally finished, the economy will be climbing back. one world trade center will be america's tallest tower when it is completed next year. and even though americans' confidence in the economy is bad, our new tallest building seems to indicate things are looking up. hey, you know, i know it's just one tower. and sure, it's a rather thin hope. but if the index holds true, america's economy is going to be in a way better place, a lot sooner than anybody thought. ♪ if loving you is wrong ♪ i do
so is there is a connection between tallest building and strongest economy? now, an economist named andrew lawrence is behind something called the skyscraper index which shows that the construction of very tall buildings is actually a great way to predict the onset of economic changes. so here's how it works. when a skyscraper begins construction, everybody is all excited, ebullient, right, the country is growing. usually they are too excited and then there is a dramatic plunge in the economic...
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he is likely to say the economy is better than it was weeks ago but he could mention the bailout to point out the risky economic situation. >>> hostess can sell and now a bankruptcy judge approved a deal and they still have to decide on the sale of other hostess brand including devil dogs and ring kings. >>> there is a new report about sugary drinks and where they rank for a health problem in the united states. >>> and we have a colorful celebration in the bay area, stay tuned for more news weather and traffic. . >>> carnival triumph was crippled by an engine fire leaving more than 4,000 people stranded but they will not be back until june 15th which means an extra 10 cruises will be canceled. >>> san francisco attorney wants the federal government to crack down on energy drinks. they are urging the fda to require the amount of caffeine to the put on the label. five deaths have been linked to the drinks and the company that makes the drinks say it is safe. >>> they have linked obesity to sugary drinks and the number comes from the american beverage association which says the study i
he is likely to say the economy is better than it was weeks ago but he could mention the bailout to point out the risky economic situation. >>> hostess can sell and now a bankruptcy judge approved a deal and they still have to decide on the sale of other hostess brand including devil dogs and ring kings. >>> there is a new report about sugary drinks and where they rank for a health problem in the united states. >>> and we have a colorful celebration in the bay area,...
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find out what's really happening to the global economy. for a no holds barred look at the global financial headlines kaiser report.
find out what's really happening to the global economy. for a no holds barred look at the global financial headlines kaiser report.
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what is the impetus, what is the reason when their economy is doing relatively well, when there are relatively few threats ostensibly from the palestinians, because people aren't dieing in the same numbers as a few years ago, what is the impetus of making a deal right now and having those difficult compromises and moving those settlers outth and on the palestinian side, why not have a third intifada, this isn't moving. there is a very short timeframe here for the president and the israeli leadership to try to move the needle and move a peace process into gear. and we don't really see anything beyond some very fine outreach an very fine speeches. because there are other strategic realities, notably iran and syria yet again. the palestinian conflict, the palestinian situation, is right at the bottom of everyone's list. >> ben, you're in tel aviv. tell us how the president is being received. i mean we went through the headlines and the sort of love fest and the matching outfits that bebe and the president were wearing yesterday. but in terms of the people on the ground, the youth to the degree th
what is the impetus, what is the reason when their economy is doing relatively well, when there are relatively few threats ostensibly from the palestinians, because people aren't dieing in the same numbers as a few years ago, what is the impetus of making a deal right now and having those difficult compromises and moving those settlers outth and on the palestinian side, why not have a third intifada, this isn't moving. there is a very short timeframe here for the president and the israeli...
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as we know, events in italy and spain which are giants in the european economy can affect the risk appetite globally and that is very tenuous at high levels. >> steve sedgwick, nice to see you, thank you. >>> less than a week into his tenure at the vatican, pope francis has defined himself as a pontiff to the people and something of a challenge to his security detail. the new pope broke protocol and made an impromptus appearance at the side gate of the vatican where he shook hands and kissed babies. pope francis then gave his first prayer to the virgin mary which focused on mercy and forgiveness and drew cheers by closing his remarks with the italian phrase for "have a good lunch." let us know why you're awake. shoot us an a e-mail or tweet me @thomasaroberts. we'll read the best responses later in the show. >> still ahead, brackets are set, march madness here. i want to break down the teams to watch and surprising names that didn't make the big dance. >>> controversy surrounding the series "the bible." the actor chosen to play the character satan is raising eyebrows. that and a check of we
as we know, events in italy and spain which are giants in the european economy can affect the risk appetite globally and that is very tenuous at high levels. >> steve sedgwick, nice to see you, thank you. >>> less than a week into his tenure at the vatican, pope francis has defined himself as a pontiff to the people and something of a challenge to his security detail. the new pope broke protocol and made an impromptus appearance at the side gate of the vatican where he shook...
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you want to your economy? you've got to include the other half of the country. otherwise you're not going to move forward. i've seen officials at the state department and across washington and overseas as well rolled her eyes, women's issues. it's nice but it's not the urgency. this is not the urgent question of the day. she's made it very much part of the discussion and she's made people realize, well, if you want to move forward you cannot leave behind half the population. >> host: i found interesting one of the cases you make and set out in the beginning of the administration is repairing america's image is in the world. while that was -- there's a pew poll, in places i found it striking, pakistan, jordan down in turkey, down in beirut. down in egypt. this is down from last year of george w. bush's administration. but i want to ask one last question before we enter i think we should just touch on benghazi alluded. how do you think that will affect her legacy if at all? would be a lasting tarnish that she won't be able to escape or will it be something that hi
you want to your economy? you've got to include the other half of the country. otherwise you're not going to move forward. i've seen officials at the state department and across washington and overseas as well rolled her eyes, women's issues. it's nice but it's not the urgency. this is not the urgent question of the day. she's made it very much part of the discussion and she's made people realize, well, if you want to move forward you cannot leave behind half the population. >> host: i...
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the world and make america's case on a daily basis because he was going to be busy at home with the economy. so there was a very clear reason why he -- one of the many reasons why he chose her as secretary of state, because he knew she could do that for him on a daily basis in all around the world. and that's why i think that she would bring to him an accurate reading of where things stood, what she could deliver to him in terms of moving forward, in terms of agreement, in terms of where the players were when it comes to libya, for example. deliver to him, you know, what was needed for him to make the decision. she lost some battles, but she certainly influenced a lot of decisions. libya being one of them and asia, definitely. >> host: uh-huh, and we'll get to libya next, actually, i find that a -- it was a or very interesting scenario in what happened there. but just one last question on the israeli/palestinian conflict. i was covering aipac in 2010 when hillary clinton spoke at the conference, and she mentioned at the time something that i thought was interesting. she said that far-flung
the world and make america's case on a daily basis because he was going to be busy at home with the economy. so there was a very clear reason why he -- one of the many reasons why he chose her as secretary of state, because he knew she could do that for him on a daily basis in all around the world. and that's why i think that she would bring to him an accurate reading of where things stood, what she could deliver to him in terms of moving forward, in terms of agreement, in terms of where the...
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economy, keeping short-term interest rates at record lows. and it said there are signs the economy is getting stronger. one of those signs-- unemployment-- fell to a four- year low of 7.7% in february. still, the fed predicted it won't reach 6.5% until 2015. the fed and its chairman, ben bernanke, also had words of caution for congress. >> i do believe that long-term fiscal stability is extremely important and i urge congress and the administration, as i always do when i go to testify, to do whatever is necessary to put us on a sustainable fiscal path going forward. but in doing so, i think it's a good idea to pay attention to the impacts in the near term on what is still not a completely satisfactory recovery. >> sreenivasan: congress moved a step closer to advancing a spending bill that would keep the federal government running through september. the senate passed the legislation this afternoon along bipartisan lines. the measure funds the day-to-day operating budgets of every cabinet agency, gives $87 billion to fund overseas military prog
economy, keeping short-term interest rates at record lows. and it said there are signs the economy is getting stronger. one of those signs-- unemployment-- fell to a four- year low of 7.7% in february. still, the fed predicted it won't reach 6.5% until 2015. the fed and its chairman, ben bernanke, also had words of caution for congress. >> i do believe that long-term fiscal stability is extremely important and i urge congress and the administration, as i always do when i go to testify, to...
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but i think the president is facing the priority of growing the economy and jobs, and that's where it should be. half of this year's deficit is attributable to people who are unemployed. if we can get people back to work, paying down the deficit. it's much better than an austerity budget. >> you're saying after two years things are definitely better now? >> things are definitely better now. the fiscal picture is brightening. things are brightening still. the last thing we want to do when the economy is poised to recover is throw another obstacle in the way. >> who are you calling for march madness? >> my team, stanford probably not having a shot. >> congressman schiff, thanks for stopping by. jim garrity says quote with st. patrick's hangovers and bracket fillings of march madness this isn't a productive day for our economy. with pantene. amazing pro-v formulas fight signs of damage for healthier, stronger, shinier hair. dare to take the pantene 5 signs challenge today. i took the dare. will you? pantene. daily moisture renewal. hair so healthy it shines. it fills you with energy... a
but i think the president is facing the priority of growing the economy and jobs, and that's where it should be. half of this year's deficit is attributable to people who are unemployed. if we can get people back to work, paying down the deficit. it's much better than an austerity budget. >> you're saying after two years things are definitely better now? >> things are definitely better now. the fiscal picture is brightening. things are brightening still. the last thing we want to do...
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ultimately it will be a drag on the economy. i think ultimately after it hits and you get a train wreck and all the inefficiencies people will say in a couple of years, why don't we adopt a canadian system? cut out the middleman. and stop all the waste. simply have a simple system. government is completely in control anyway. have it done honestly and cleanly. >> shannon: was that the plan all along? >> i was going to add to that the funding problem is that you have the states, who opted out and don't want to set up the exchanges. the administration tried to get funding from congress to set them up themselves. that is another, congress said no. so that is another problem. another complexity that is going to add to the problem at a time when people are told by the way, they are breaking the law if they don't have insurance. i see a lot of practical problems down the road. >> shannon: these have fiscal implications. talk about the budget. we want to get to that as well. today senate for first time in four years around midnight goin
ultimately it will be a drag on the economy. i think ultimately after it hits and you get a train wreck and all the inefficiencies people will say in a couple of years, why don't we adopt a canadian system? cut out the middleman. and stop all the waste. simply have a simple system. government is completely in control anyway. have it done honestly and cleanly. >> shannon: was that the plan all along? >> i was going to add to that the funding problem is that you have the states, who...
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cyprus has an economy the size of vermont but the assets eight times more than the country's gdp. therein the financial woes come as no surprise to analysts. listen to what alan greenspan said friday. >> europe has been hanging over the american markets for quite a while. the removal of that risk, i think temporarily, i think it is only temporary, has enabled the underlying forces of the market to begin to come into vision. >> and today, the clearer vision that greenspan referred to was clouded the cyprus, we have the report by cyprus matters. >> reporter: cyprus is a smaller island with a smaller economy. but now they're hi
cyprus has an economy the size of vermont but the assets eight times more than the country's gdp. therein the financial woes come as no surprise to analysts. listen to what alan greenspan said friday. >> europe has been hanging over the american markets for quite a while. the removal of that risk, i think temporarily, i think it is only temporary, has enabled the underlying forces of the market to begin to come into vision. >> and today, the clearer vision that greenspan referred to...
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bennett, israel's minister of the economy is here to answer our questions. plus, mayor michael bloomberg called howard shultz ridiculous. he's out front to respond. and the head of colorado's department of corrections answers the door only to be shot down. we take you to the manhunt tonight. let's go "outfront." >>> good evening, everyone. i'm erin burnett. "outfront" tonight with friends like these, well, president obama arrived in israel to day. it was his first trip there as president. everything seemed rosey for a little while between him and benjamin netanyahu. >> and just as we have for these past 6 ayears, the united states is proud to stand with you as your strongest ally and your greatest friend. >> i want to thank you for the investment you have made in our relationship and in strengthening the friendship and alliance between our two countries. >> sounded so perfect. but then -- later in the day things changed. >> iran is a grave threat to israel, a grave threat to the world, a nuclear iran. the united states is committed to dealing with it. >> eac
bennett, israel's minister of the economy is here to answer our questions. plus, mayor michael bloomberg called howard shultz ridiculous. he's out front to respond. and the head of colorado's department of corrections answers the door only to be shot down. we take you to the manhunt tonight. let's go "outfront." >>> good evening, everyone. i'm erin burnett. "outfront" tonight with friends like these, well, president obama arrived in israel to day. it was his first...
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they would trade our economy for theirs in a success. in realtime, as consequence of austerity. >> what do we do? 85% of americans want to see a balanced budget. we are not even anywhere near that with these plans? >> unfortunately, i think when you look at basic fact of the two budget proposals, we are so far apart and we need leadership from the president. we are able to find out what the president's march madness 56 are before we -- before he unveils his budget. again, i think that it really comes -- from president obama to take a lead, to keep meeting with republicans and enable to try to bring the parties together to find a way to find common ground. right now, we are not seeing it-- >>> is that fair? talking about march madness? i mean, look, that's -- he does do that. but they are dealing with the budget. he's going to unveil it, i think this next week. >> right. he's the one president who has taken the long toast unveil a budget. why wait for four years for the senate to pass a budget, to have a cut-and-paste document that shows
they would trade our economy for theirs in a success. in realtime, as consequence of austerity. >> what do we do? 85% of americans want to see a balanced budget. we are not even anywhere near that with these plans? >> unfortunately, i think when you look at basic fact of the two budget proposals, we are so far apart and we need leadership from the president. we are able to find out what the president's march madness 56 are before we -- before he unveils his budget. again, i think...
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and they also need to know we're interested in growing the economy. we need jobs. we think the democratic alternatives that both that senator murray is offering in the senate and chris van holland is offering in the house do that while the republican budget offered by mr. ryan and the who us will have a devastating effect, not only on average working americans, but on job creation in this country. we don't think it's a real budget. we think that the consequences of the policies that are included in that budget would be very devastating to the country and to middle class families and the working people. >> sir, does this mean, though, that we're headed for a government shutdown like we lived through in '95 and '96? >> we're talking about two different things, the budget and the cr, the continuing resolution, the funding past march 27th for government enterprises, i think we'll pass that. i hope we'll pass it this week. i senate i think is going to pass it hopefully late tonight. we'll send it over to us and i expect us to pass it on thursday. the senate passed versi
and they also need to know we're interested in growing the economy. we need jobs. we think the democratic alternatives that both that senator murray is offering in the senate and chris van holland is offering in the house do that while the republican budget offered by mr. ryan and the who us will have a devastating effect, not only on average working americans, but on job creation in this country. we don't think it's a real budget. we think that the consequences of the policies that are...
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cyprus has an economy the size of vermont but the assets eight times more than the country's gdp. therein the financial woes come as no surprise to analysts. listen to what alan greenspan said friday. >> europe has been hanging over the american markets for quite a while. the removal of that risk, i think temporarily, i think it is only temporary, has enabled the underlying forces of the market to begin to come into vision. >> and today, the clearer vision that greenspan referred to was clouded the cyprus, we have the report by cyprus matters. >> reporter: cyprus is a smaller island with a smaller economy. but now the
cyprus has an economy the size of vermont but the assets eight times more than the country's gdp. therein the financial woes come as no surprise to analysts. listen to what alan greenspan said friday. >> europe has been hanging over the american markets for quite a while. the removal of that risk, i think temporarily, i think it is only temporary, has enabled the underlying forces of the market to begin to come into vision. >> and today, the clearer vision that greenspan referred to...
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if we can't economy commitment and assurance which i've made publicly to the american people and to you privately that all options remain on the table, including the prospect which the president, charlie, does not want to do of unilaterally using military force to deal with iran's putative nuclear program. >> rose: so therefore the question is do you have any reason to doubt the president that he believes all other options have failed and iran is about to a year from now get a nuclear weapon and the ability to deliver it that he would not act? plunging markets notwithstanding the >> rising oil prices, a threat to american economic recovery, a generational war with iranians, all of that notwithstanding i believe that if it's unmistakably clear and this that the iranians are breaking out to acquire aweapon that this president will, in fact, use military force. it's not my preferreded option. it clouds the whole option of what the end state would be but i believe, yes he will use military force. >> rose: you agree? >> i think so, too. it's not just about the israelis as well. it's about th
if we can't economy commitment and assurance which i've made publicly to the american people and to you privately that all options remain on the table, including the prospect which the president, charlie, does not want to do of unilaterally using military force to deal with iran's putative nuclear program. >> rose: so therefore the question is do you have any reason to doubt the president that he believes all other options have failed and iran is about to a year from now get a nuclear...
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in the global economy and the u.s. economy. you know, frankly on every content. it depends on energy prices and food prices, which in turn depend on energy prices and so forth. i think that when it comes to pass, it won't diminish the interest that we have middle east. so i frankly do not hear a lot of concern about that. i hear much more about it here, frankly. >> thank you, dennis, david, and michael. thank you all for joining us today. please look out on your e-mails for the release of this strategic transition paper. and for what i'm sure will be written analysis that my colleagues will be producing probably as he is flying home. thank you for joining us today. [applause] [inaudible conversations] >> president obama officially named tom presents his choice to be the next labor secretary at a white house event on monday. here is a portion of the president's remarks. >> as the at the head of the u.s. justice department's civil rights division, we have pathways into the workforce for everyone willing to contribute including lg bt americans and immigrants. and he
in the global economy and the u.s. economy. you know, frankly on every content. it depends on energy prices and food prices, which in turn depend on energy prices and so forth. i think that when it comes to pass, it won't diminish the interest that we have middle east. so i frankly do not hear a lot of concern about that. i hear much more about it here, frankly. >> thank you, dennis, david, and michael. thank you all for joining us today. please look out on your e-mails for the release of...
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the republicans and the romney campaign, look, we need to talk about the economy. have a one mention to all voters. well, it turns out the obama way was the successful approach in the 2012 election. >> mark murray, thank you so much. we'll see whether it happens. how the rubber hits the road. >> thank you. >>> coming up, a crowded race in south carolina for the open congressional seat there. there is no shortage. we'll get an update. [ male announcer ] i've seen incredible things. otherworldly things. but there are some things i've never seen before. this ge jet engine can understand 5,000 data samples per second. which is good for business. because planes use less fuel, spend less time on the ground and more time in the air. suddenly, faraway places don't seem so...far away. ♪ plays a key role throughout our lives. one a day men's 50+ is a complete multivitamin designed for men's health concerns as we age. it has 7 antioxidants to support cell health. one a day men's 50+. i'm your hot water heater. you hardly know i exist. that's too bad. 'cuz if my pressure rel
the republicans and the romney campaign, look, we need to talk about the economy. have a one mention to all voters. well, it turns out the obama way was the successful approach in the 2012 election. >> mark murray, thank you so much. we'll see whether it happens. how the rubber hits the road. >> thank you. >>> coming up, a crowded race in south carolina for the open congressional seat there. there is no shortage. we'll get an update. [ male announcer ] i've seen incredible...
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he says our economy is improving but it still needs help. so the fed will keep interest rates at record low levels and will keep buying $85 billion in bonds each month. stocks like that, the dow up 56 points. briefly hitting a new record. the nasdaq up 25. the s&p up 10. of course, investors the world over are still watching the tiny island nation of cyprus as it nears possible bankruptcy. banks there are closed for the rest of the week now. and lawmakers are working on a plan b after parliament rejected a proposal to tax people's savings accounts. the fox business network peter barnes is live in the newsroom in washington. how concerned is the fed about cyprus? >> well, shep, he said the feted is paying attention to it, monitoring cyprus carefully. he said that so far its problems don't appear to be spreading to the u.s. or other countries. and that's the big concern here that this could become a contagion and trigger another financial crisis. but, bernanke suggested cyprus is unique, that its banking system is unusually large, compared to
he says our economy is improving but it still needs help. so the fed will keep interest rates at record low levels and will keep buying $85 billion in bonds each month. stocks like that, the dow up 56 points. briefly hitting a new record. the nasdaq up 25. the s&p up 10. of course, investors the world over are still watching the tiny island nation of cyprus as it nears possible bankruptcy. banks there are closed for the rest of the week now. and lawmakers are working on a plan b after...
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the economy is pick up, no questions about it. as that happens, bill, the tax revenues are going to increase a little bit so we maybe bailed out a little bit here, right, melissa by an improving economy. >> it's true if we don't do something to thwart it and knock it off the rails as it's trying to get better. if we don't ruin our own future. bill: it's much more morey more resilient. martha: pope francis break w-g tradition after celebrating mass. look at him om was out there shaking hands and touching people and getting out there, lots of face time and everybody was so excited because tears were streaming down their faces. he's expected to celebrate his inaugural mass in front of tense of house of worshippers in st. peters square tonight. we have not seen anything like this since pope john paul ii. no doubt it's giving his security folks many part attacks as he thrusts into the crowd there. they are also going to do the goss bell in greek rants latin, so breaking some language barriers down there as well. bill: i saw him look at
the economy is pick up, no questions about it. as that happens, bill, the tax revenues are going to increase a little bit so we maybe bailed out a little bit here, right, melissa by an improving economy. >> it's true if we don't do something to thwart it and knock it off the rails as it's trying to get better. if we don't ruin our own future. bill: it's much more morey more resilient. martha: pope francis break w-g tradition after celebrating mass. look at him om was out there shaking...
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we have a bailout of our own going on every month when the fed puts that money into the economy. that's why we have got the low interest rates, that's why we're seeing a bit of a housing boom right now because money is cheaper than it has been in years. >> it is a huge economic stimulus package from the federal reserve and the chairman, ben bernanke. ali, thank you very much for that report. >>> we're going go back to jerusalem. we're awaiting the president of the united states, the prime minister of israel, they're getting ready for a news conference, to talk about their meeting, talking about iran, its nuclear program, syria, what is going on there. will the u.s. intervene? has a red line been crossed in syria as a result of reports that perhaps chemical weapons have been used? our coverage continues right after this. ♪ (train horn) vo: wherever our trains go, the economy comes to life. norfolk southern. one line, infinite possibilities. humans. we are beautifully imperfect creatures living in an imperfect world. that's why liberty mutual insurance has your back, offering exc
we have a bailout of our own going on every month when the fed puts that money into the economy. that's why we have got the low interest rates, that's why we're seeing a bit of a housing boom right now because money is cheaper than it has been in years. >> it is a huge economic stimulus package from the federal reserve and the chairman, ben bernanke. ali, thank you very much for that report. >>> we're going go back to jerusalem. we're awaiting the president of the united states,...
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huge banks relative to the size of the economy. and so the solution they came up with was taxing deposits in banks. that has turned out to be incredibly controversial. last night the parliament here voted it down even though there had been intense negotiations for weeks about it. now today, it's about plan "b" and it's not clear whether there will be a plan "b." the banks are closed, only get money out of atms, the financial system here on the verge of collapse. and if things don't get resolved quickly, this could be the first country that leaves the euro, chris. >> obviously, investors around the world are watching this really closely. what about here in the u.s.? what kind of repercussions might we feel here? >> well, the biggest repercussion that we saw is when they decided they were going to tax the deposits in banks, just like we have in the united states where we know that if one of our banks fails, we are protected up to a certain amount, 250,000, they have that law in europe, as well, 100,000 euros, but by doing a tax below
huge banks relative to the size of the economy. and so the solution they came up with was taxing deposits in banks. that has turned out to be incredibly controversial. last night the parliament here voted it down even though there had been intense negotiations for weeks about it. now today, it's about plan "b" and it's not clear whether there will be a plan "b." the banks are closed, only get money out of atms, the financial system here on the verge of collapse. and if...
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and if you look at what scott contributes to the local economy, $2.3 billion. so, the effect of the furloughs, as a result of sequestration, how do you expect that to play out? >> well, i can tell you that it's impacting my friends, my neighbors, it's impacting families throughout southern illinois. you're looking at people giving up 20% of their pay, and that's going to have a profound impact on the local economy. you know, those people who aren't getting a full week's pay for a full week's work won't be buying new cars. they certainly won't be buying new houses. and they won't be going down and getting that widescreen tv, or maybe going out to eat. >> right. >> and so, that's going to have a ripple effect throughout the economy. i'd like to point out, too, it's not just scott air force base. you know, we have federal prisons, and -- who are facing furloughs. that's a profound impact not only on the economy but also on the safety of those other prison employees. we have the shawnee national forest, the largest national forest in illinois, very significant impa
and if you look at what scott contributes to the local economy, $2.3 billion. so, the effect of the furloughs, as a result of sequestration, how do you expect that to play out? >> well, i can tell you that it's impacting my friends, my neighbors, it's impacting families throughout southern illinois. you're looking at people giving up 20% of their pay, and that's going to have a profound impact on the local economy. you know, those people who aren't getting a full week's pay for a full...
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say he hasn't been a very good mayor for the city of new york, he has done a lot on education and the economy. this is a public health issue. you're talking about 7,000 new yorkers who die a year because of tobacco products, 450,000 americans. so, look. i think this is certainly a good step but the mayor is going to have a huge fight on his hands because the tobacco industry has made it clear this is something they'll focus on and they don't back down from fights. >> it is not the only thing he is doing after. the other thing michael bloomberg wants to do is create a minimum price of 10.50 for the pack of little cigarettes and little cigars. he wants to prohibit the redeeming of any coupons for tobacco, require retailers to sell cheap cigars in packs of at least four. i think one of the larger issues out of this obviously is about the role of government in our every day lives when you talk about these kinds of things -- the banning of soda. >> yeah. >> you have to place the calorie counts in restaurants. what do you think about that? that larger issue? >> i mean, certainly in terms of being c
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the economies there are slowing. germany the fifth biggest and great britain at number 8 and italy at number 10, all shrinking in the last quarter. the entire eurozone is losing huge numbers of jobs. a record 19 million people in the eurozone are now unemployed. tough times. bill: will be that way for years. rocket fire now in israel. police are saying hamas militants in gaza fired two rockets into that country slamming a border town. as president obama meets with palestinian leaders today in the west bank. conor powell is live in the town of sirot, israel, southern part of the country where police say one of those rockets landed. conor. hello. >> reporter: well, bill, israeli officials actually upped the number to four rockets that have been fired from gaza into southern israel earlier today. while much of the physical damage is fairly minor, bill, it was damage to a patio. there is the emotional damage. this is the second time this house here in sderot has been damaged in the last four or five months. there is the
the economies there are slowing. germany the fifth biggest and great britain at number 8 and italy at number 10, all shrinking in the last quarter. the entire eurozone is losing huge numbers of jobs. a record 19 million people in the eurozone are now unemployed. tough times. bill: will be that way for years. rocket fire now in israel. police are saying hamas militants in gaza fired two rockets into that country slamming a border town. as president obama meets with palestinian leaders today in...
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we, we forget because by the time we came into office in 2009, it was all about the economy. but the animating event really for three years, leading up to that election, was iraq. i definitely think, i think it is, i think it will have a huge impact, it has on this commander-in-chief and will have on future commanders in chief. because they understand that without some popular support, it's hard to go about doing -- a lot of military action. without some broad popular support among people to do something like this, there's very little taste to park tens of thousands of people in a place like syria. that even though it's important, has less of a connection to folks here at home. they understand now probably more than ever, the real costs of the war. not just in dollars, but in lives and in injuries and in things like ptsd, which we'll quite frankly be dealing with for a lifetime. >> rachel i want to talk about the veterans' angle on this and we speak about the cost of war. we often forget about those still living if you're look at what's happening to veterans, there are 600,00
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